Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp.
Morning glory vines sport heart-shaped leaves and funnel like blooms of pink, blue, lavender or purple that open each morning and fade at night. Butterflies and hummingbirds love these flowers. Beware of planting hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium), or field bindweed/devil's guts (Convolvulus arvensis), both wild and invasive morning glory look-alikes in your garden. Common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is also considered invasive in some areas. Check with your local Extension Office (or another reputable source) before planting common morning glory. Seeds are poisonous to humans.
How to Grow Morning Glory
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Growing from Seed
To aid germination, nick the seed coat (scarify) and/or soak seeds for 12-24 hours before planting.
Planting Considerations
Morning glories can quickly grow out of hand, with reaching vines that entangle nearby plants, so are best grown on tall trellises with plenty of space.
Feeding
Morning glories like poor soil.
